[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 31, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E21]
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         HONORING ST. XAVIER UNIVERSITY ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2006

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor as a community St. 
Xavier University and to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. St. Xavier is 
located in Chicago's Mount Greenwood neighborhood.
  When founded in 1846 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Xavier was a 
Catholic institution grounded in the tradition of the liberal arts. As 
one of 18 colleges and universities sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, 
St. Xavier has evolved into an institution that seeks to provide its 
students with the meaning of scholarship, the support of the community, 
and the spirit of moral and ethical sensibility.
  Although a Catholic university of approximately 5,700 students, St. 
Xavier welcomes students of all faiths and religious backgrounds. 
Because of its rich traditions and commitment to excellence St. Xavier 
has become one of Chicago's premier collegiate institutions for 
students studying nursing, business, as well as education.
  It is my honor to recognize this school and its many achievements 
both academically and athletically. In addition, I commend St. Xavier 
University for fostering the intellectual and cultural growth of the 
administration, faculty and students who all play a vital role in the 
success of the university's existence in today's society.

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